Diverse turtle exhibit at Adventure Aquarium

Featured are over 20 different turtles — including two recently rescued Loggerhead Sea turtles.

According to press information, the exhibit includes the largest and most diverse collection of turtles ever assembled at Adventure Aquarium and will feature special character appearances, live shows and programming designed to shed light on local conservation efforts and practical ways to help protect turtles in the wild.

From a tiny turtle no larger than a postage stamp to a sea turtle that weighs over 450 pounds, “Turtles: Journey of Survival” introduces guests to a variety of turtle and tortoise in exhibits that highlight the evolution, biology, habitats and unique characteristics of these reptiles.

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Discover how certain species uses camouflage to hunt for prey, or why Painted Wood turtles dance for their food; learn what turtle belts out a high-pitched cry to scare away predators and which tortoise can live to be 100-years old; see the biggest fresh water turtle in North America and marvel at the largest hard-shelled sea turtle species in the world.

The exhibit is available to guest with the price of a general admission ticket to Adventure Aquarium, adults, $24.95 (ages 13+); children, $17.95 (ages 2-12); children under 2 FREE with paying adult

By exhibiting vulnerable turtle species such as Loggerheads, Green Sea turtles, Radiated tortoises and Red-footed tortoise, Turtles: Journey of Survival also aims to help shine a spotlight on turtle species in peril, including a local species - the Northern Diamondback Terrapin. In fact, Adventure Aquarium has teamed up with the Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor, N.J, to raise funds and awareness in support of Northern Diamondback Terrapins, and will be presenting guests a host of family-friendly activities that also help support turtles in the wild.